Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Country: Australia Location: AU-WA-HENDERSON-001 ~ 1 Mcgrath Rd ~ MCGRATH

Position Role Type: Hybrid

Support Australia's Defence mission Connect with diverse teams to solve real world problems Adaptable work opportunities and a supportive culture Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia

Raytheon Australia is proud to be the trusted capability partner of the Australian Defence Force, working hand-in-hand to deliver through life sustainment of the Navy's Hydrographic and Patrol Vessel capabilities. We are seeing an experienced Senior Systems & Cyber Security Specialist to join our growing team and play a key role in shaping the cyber security posture of some of Australia's most important Defence capabilities.

Key responsibilities

- Act as the primary cyber security focal point for C4I, Mission System ICT, and cyber-sensitive OT systems.
- Lead cyber risk management activities, including the identification, analysis, mitigation, and communication of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and residual risks.
- Assess configuration changes, software updates, firmware releases, engineering changes, and system integrations for cyber-worthiness impacts.
- Maintain alignment of system configurations with approved security baselines, certified states, and accreditation requirements.
- Develop, review, and maintain cyber security artefacts including Security Risk Management Plans (SRMPs), Statements of Applicability (SoA), System Security Plans (SSPs), CTARs, and CTILs.
- Support Defence certification and accreditation activities by preparing technical evidence, configuration data, and security assurance documentation.
- Provide cyber engineering support for incident detection, triage, impact assessment, response, recovery,



and post-incident improvement activities.
- Conduct cyber security assessments relating to sustainment activities, software and firmware updates, diagnostic tools, maintenance activities, and supply chain assurance.
- Support governance, compliance, audit, and assurance activities to ensure ongoing cyber-worthiness and regulatory compliance.
- Engage with Defence stakeholders, accreditation authorities, Fleet representatives, Class Groups, contractors, and subject matter experts to provide authoritative cyber security advice.
- Contribute to Cyber Security Management Plans and continuous assurance activities, ensuring accurate technical records and traceability are maintained.
- Promote cyber awareness and security best practices across engineering and sustainment teams.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- 5+ years' experience in cyber security, systems engineering, or a related discipline, preferably within Defence or the Defence industry.
- Tertiary qualifications in Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in cyber security engineering, systems engineering, or information security within Defence, maritime, aerospace, government, or other highly regulated environments.
- Strong understanding of cyber security governance,



risk management, assurance, certification, and accreditation processes.
- Experience assessing cyber security impacts associated with system changes, software updates, technology refresh activities, and system integrations.
- Knowledge of Defence cyber security frameworks and standards, including the Information Security Manual (ISM), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Defence Security Principles Framework (DSPF).
- Experience developing and maintaining cyber security documentation, security risk assessments, security plans, and accreditation artefacts.
- Understanding of C4I systems, operational technology (OT), mission systems, networks, and ICT environments.
- Proven ability to identify and manage cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities across complex technical systems.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical cyber risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience supporting cyber incident response, recovery, and resilience activities.
- Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes in a complex stakeholder environment.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence security clearance commensurate with the requirements of the role.
- This position may require availability to travel when required.
- Experience within the Australian Defence, Maritime, Naval, or Defence Industry sectors.
- (Desirable) Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, CCSP, Security+, GICSP, or equivalent.
- (Desirable) Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a

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